Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS in MEDIA and COMMUNICATION STUDIES | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To educate qualified researcher candidates by revealing detailed scientific methods and practices related to scientific research methods. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Giving detailed information about the course and talking about reading lists.,Information about the subject of scientific research,Introduction to ethics,Qualitative Research patterns,Qualitative Research patterns 2,Quantitative Research patterns 1,Quantitative Research patterns 2,Quantitative Research patterns 3,Qualitative research practice example,Quantitative research application example,Advanced analysis methods in spss 1,Advanced analysis methods in spss 2,Advanced analysis methods in spss 3,Usability testing methods. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| To be able to conduct effective research in the field of media and communication | 9 | E |
| Can make literature review | 10, 9 | E |
| Can make research problematic | 10, 9 | A, E |
| Can do research design | 11, 9 | A, E |
| Can analyse statistical models | 11, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving detailed information about the course and talking about reading lists. | Looking at the reading list of the program on the institute website |
| 2 | Information about the subject of scientific research | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. |
| 3 | Introduction to ethics | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. |
| 4 | Qualitative Research patterns | Neuman, W. L. (2016). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson. |
| 5 | Qualitative Research patterns 2 | Neuman, W. L. (2016). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson. |
| 6 | Quantitative Research patterns 1 | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 7 | Quantitative Research patterns 2 | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 8 | Quantitative Research patterns 3 | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 9 | Qualitative research practice example | https://www.youtube.com/@Buracademy |
| 10 | Quantitative research application example | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 11 | Advanced analysis methods in spss 1 | Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
| 12 | Advanced analysis methods in spss 2 | Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
| 13 | Advanced analysis methods in spss 3 | Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
| 14 | Usability testing methods | https://www.interaction-design.org |
| Resources |
| Kuş, Elif (2009). Nicel-nitel araştırma teknikleri: sosyal bilimlerde araştırma teknikleri nicel mi? nitel mi? Ankara: Anı. Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2006). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin. Şimşek, A. (der.) (2015) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Eskişehir: AÜ Yayınları. Aysel Aziz, Araştırma Yöntemleri-Teknikleri ve İletişim, Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi, 1994. Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Şimşek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Seçkin, 2000. Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler, Ankara: 3A Araştırma Eğitim, Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., 1995. Neuman, W. L. (2016). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson. Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production appropriate to the characteristics of different communication environments. | ||||||
| 3 | Has knowledge about the theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | ||||||
| 4 | To be aware of the impact of media on the thoughts, behaviors and values of individuals and society. | ||||||
| 5 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Develops critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to realize an original media content production with the knowledge acquired. | ||||||
| 9 | Evaluates visual and audio data and literary texts related to the field with a critical approach. | ||||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; interprets and proposes solutions. | ||||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the process of content production. | ||||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group studies related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes it independently. | ||||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and team member. | ||||||
| 14 | To be able to follow the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. | ||||||
| 15 | To be able to convey solutions to problems in the field in written and orally. | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 5 | 70 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 8 | 5 | 40 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 8 | 5 | 40 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 4 | 5 | 20 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 8 | 5 | 40 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 240 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(240/30) | 8 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH METHODS in MEDIA and COMMUNICATION STUDIES | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assoc.Prof. İhsan EKEN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To educate qualified researcher candidates by revealing detailed scientific methods and practices related to scientific research methods. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Giving detailed information about the course and talking about reading lists.,Information about the subject of scientific research,Introduction to ethics,Qualitative Research patterns,Qualitative Research patterns 2,Quantitative Research patterns 1,Quantitative Research patterns 2,Quantitative Research patterns 3,Qualitative research practice example,Quantitative research application example,Advanced analysis methods in spss 1,Advanced analysis methods in spss 2,Advanced analysis methods in spss 3,Usability testing methods. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| To be able to conduct effective research in the field of media and communication | 9 | E |
| Can make literature review | 10, 9 | E |
| Can make research problematic | 10, 9 | A, E |
| Can do research design | 11, 9 | A, E |
| Can analyse statistical models | 11, 9 | A, E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving detailed information about the course and talking about reading lists. | Looking at the reading list of the program on the institute website |
| 2 | Information about the subject of scientific research | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. |
| 3 | Introduction to ethics | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri. |
| 4 | Qualitative Research patterns | Neuman, W. L. (2016). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson. |
| 5 | Qualitative Research patterns 2 | Neuman, W. L. (2016). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson. |
| 6 | Quantitative Research patterns 1 | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 7 | Quantitative Research patterns 2 | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 8 | Quantitative Research patterns 3 | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 9 | Qualitative research practice example | https://www.youtube.com/@Buracademy |
| 10 | Quantitative research application example | Gürbüz S., Şahin F. (2018). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri, etik ilkeler |
| 11 | Advanced analysis methods in spss 1 | Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
| 12 | Advanced analysis methods in spss 2 | Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
| 13 | Advanced analysis methods in spss 3 | Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
| 14 | Usability testing methods | https://www.interaction-design.org |
| Resources |
| Kuş, Elif (2009). Nicel-nitel araştırma teknikleri: sosyal bilimlerde araştırma teknikleri nicel mi? nitel mi? Ankara: Anı. Yıldırım, A. ve Şimşek, H. (2006). Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri. Ankara: Seçkin. Şimşek, A. (der.) (2015) Sosyal Bilimlerde Araştırma Yöntemleri. Eskişehir: AÜ Yayınları. Aysel Aziz, Araştırma Yöntemleri-Teknikleri ve İletişim, Ankara: Turhan Kitabevi, 1994. Ali Yıldırım ve Hasan Şimşek, Sosyal Bilimlerde Nitel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Ankara: Seçkin, 2000. Niyazi Karasar, Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi: Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler, Ankara: 3A Araştırma Eğitim, Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., 1995. Neuman, W. L. (2016). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Pearson. Julie Pallant (2020) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step by Step Guide to Data Analysis Using IBM SPSS 7th ed. Edition (Open University Press) |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in areas such as media history, news writing techniques, news types, applied journalism. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the process of content production appropriate to the characteristics of different communication environments. | ||||||
| 3 | Has knowledge about the theories, methods, strategies and techniques related to the field. | ||||||
| 4 | To be aware of the impact of media on the thoughts, behaviors and values of individuals and society. | ||||||
| 5 | Uses theoretical and practical knowledge specific to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Develops critical thinking, analysis and synthesis skills. | X | |||||
| 7 | Follows and uses new methods and technologies related to the field. | X | |||||
| 8 | Develops the ability to realize an original media content production with the knowledge acquired. | ||||||
| 9 | Evaluates visual and audio data and literary texts related to the field with a critical approach. | ||||||
| 10 | Identifies problems in the field, collects and analyzes data to solve these problems; interprets and proposes solutions. | ||||||
| 11 | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values in the process of content production. | ||||||
| 12 | Takes responsibility in individual or group studies related to the field and fulfills the task taken or executes it independently. | ||||||
| 13 | Plans and manages activities for professional development as an individual and team member. | ||||||
| 14 | To be able to follow the information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the B2 level of the European Language Portfolio. | ||||||
| 15 | To be able to convey solutions to problems in the field in written and orally. | ||||||
| 16 | Sensitive to the environment, the universality of social rights and the protection of cultural values. | ||||||
| 17 | Knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and can use this information when necessary. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish language fluently and accurately in scientific and professional works. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |